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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 22 months prior to the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm Z30 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm Z30

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm Z30 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $299